This cozy sushi spot impresses with fresh hand rolls and vibrant flavors, particularly during its delightful happy hour, making it a local favorite.
"This neighborhood sushi bar in Highland Park has a lot of intriguing things on its menu, like handrolls with lobster miso and jalapeño aioli and branzino nigiri (which we strongly recommend). Luckily, almost everything is $10 or less, or you can grab a Sushi Box for Two that includes edamame, 10 pieces of nigiri, and two cut rolls for just $59. Most people are getting the boxes to-go but you can also stick around to enjoy Ichijuku’s lovely outdoor patio. " - jess basser sanders, brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"At this point in the pandemic, even the simplest joys can feel monumental. A drive up PCH, a new show on Netflix, or even just discovering a new spot on the couch - in a year largely devoid of regular emotional output, an unexpected rush of serotonin can be downright overwhelming. Which is why we love Ichijiku so much. This new neighborhood sushi bar in Highland Park has everything from adventurous rolls to classic nigiri (get the branzino nigiri), all at an affordable price, plus an excellent back patio. Expect foliage, awnings, and socially distant picnic tables, each adorned with their own bottle of hand sanitizer." - kat hong
"This new neighborhood sushi bar debuted in 2020 in Highland Park and immediately became one of our go-to spots for adorable fish on the Eastside. The menu has everything from baked crab rolls to classic nigiri (the branzino is a standout) to vegan options as well, and almost everything costs under $10. Plus, there’s a peaceful back patio filled with large awnings, plenty of foliage, and socially-distant picnic tables, each adorned with its own bottle of hand sanitizer." - brant cox
"Outside of late-night Animal Crossing binges, nothing helped us get through quarantine more than takeout sushi. That said, if we have to eat sashimi out of a cardboard box on our couch one more time, we might actually lose it. That’s why we’ll be heading to Ichijiku. This new neighborhood sushi bar in Highland Park has everything from baked crab rolls to classic nigiri (get the branzino nigiri), all at prices that generally fall under $10. Plus, there’s an excellent back patio filled with large awnings, plenty of foliage, and socially-distant picnic tables, each adorned with their own bottle of hand sanitizer." - brant cox
"Ichijiku offers a casual yet ambitious sushi experience with well-seasoned rice and a promising menu." - Eater Staff
